Job Description

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Through the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS), the Government of Canada has embarked on one of the largest procurement projects since the Second World War. The NSS is a nation-building effort to create a sustainable Canadian shipbuilding industry, secure long-term job opportunities and build the next generation of ships for the Canadian Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy. Through its NSS-related work, Seaspan Shipyards is owning the redevelopment of our domestic shipbuilding industry on the West Coast and delivering on the promise of ships built in Canada, by Canadians.

The Intern, Production Support provides cross-discipline support to the Production Control team in the Ship Construction stages of the Shipyard.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 50 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver.

What you\'ll do

• Review engineering drawings and understand bill of materials for production planning.
• Develop/Modify complete production work packages, including additional production information, material lists, and work instructions.
• Update shop orders from the Production Control change backlog in accordance with run-rules
• Investigate cross-discipline predecessor scope to enable work center readiness.
• Identify shop orders and installation status.
• Investigate holds/shortages in critical equipment and collaborate with PCT/supervisors.
• Track physical and transactional production progress, including onboard the vessels.
• Investigate causes of issues and delays in production; expedite activities to eliminate them.
• Maintain data in ERP systems and document control platforms.
• Collaborate with stakeholders (Engineering, Change Planning, Operations, CMDM)
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What you\'ll bring

• Enrolled in the 3rd or 4th year of a technical (Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electrical) engineering program.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with ERP software tools and CAD software suite is preferred.
• Understanding of manufacturing operations and inventory management
• Ability to function as a team member and liaise effectively with various functions
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize and change direction when required

Why you\'ll love working here

• A supportive learning environment, great team culture and hands-on experience and training.
• Opportunity to grow your career and connect with like-minded students.
• Parking is included and to assist those that are using transit, we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver.

Start Date of Internship: May 6th, 2024

End Date of Internship: August 30th, 2024

Application Closing Date: Sunday, February 11th, 2024, at 11:59pm PST. Please note: if we receive a large volume of applications, we may need to close this posting ahead of the closing date, therefore, we recommend applying early. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

To learn more about our InternSHIP Program, visit our website:

Seaspan\'s Internships are 4 months in duration. We require a full-time commitment Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week with an hourly rate of $26.00/hour.

About Us:

Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America\'s most modern shipyards and unique in its ability to provide a complete range of services including new construction, conversion, refit, repair and life-cycle maintenance work for Canada\'s Coast Guard and Navy as well as commercial vessels including cruise-ships and deep-sea vessels. Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards.

To learn more, visit our website:

Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including, women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. Furthermore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment. If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to support your request.

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